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"The Guild of American Luthiers is a non-profit educational membership organization whose purpose is to facilitate learning about the art,craft and science of lutherie. Started by a group of budding craftsmen in 1972, the Guild has grown to become a driving force in the current "Golden Age" of lutherie through it's constant committment to a free exchange of information among luthiers of all areas and experience levels. Makers and repairers of guitars of all types, mandolins, violins, lutes, and other stringed instruments have found in the Guild's publications and meetings a place to share their expertise and developing techniques, and to learn from the experience, successes, and trials of others in the field. In over 30 years, we have published over 100 journals and currently 8 books compiled from over half of these. Thousands of members and hundreds of authors and presenters, including many of the world's foremost luthiers, have supported the Guild's free exchange of information and created a culture of openness that has helped advance the craft to the incredibly high level we see today. The Guild (GAL) is supported solely through membership dues, sales of its publications, and donations (donations are tax deductible). Our membership in 2007 included over 3,600 individuals in the US and 40 different countries. ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)